Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

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About this activity

Experience Venice on an exclusive small group guided tour, designed for a more personalized and enriching adventure.

Skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and maximize your precious vacation time as you uncover the city's most iconic landmarks, including the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica and the legendary Doge’s Palace — all in just three unforgettable hours.

Let an expert local guide bring the city’s history, art, and hidden gems to life with insider stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Walk away with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to make the most of your journey through this one-of-a-kind Italian treasure.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Walks In Europe

Ages: Children (0–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert local guide with insider's knowledge
Included: 3-hour walking tour at a relaxed pace
Included: Tickets for the Correr Museum
Included: Admission to National Archeological Museum and Biblioteca Marciana
Included: Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace
Included: Small group tour for a more personalized experience
Included: Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's basilica

Not included

Not included: Guided Tour of Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
Not included: Transportation to/from the meeting point

Itinerary

Venice

Passing by

Join a 3-hour guided tour in Venice to see the major highlights of the city led by an expert guide. The tour includes two must-see sites: Doge’s Palace and Basilica of St. Mark, both with pre-reserved tickets.
Piazza San Marco

30 min

Meet your expert guide in famous St. Mark’s Square and start getting to know "the Floating City" and its origins.

Explore the most renowned public space in the city and, learn about its historical, social, and political importance.

Learn about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions that both play an important role in St Mark’s history.
Basilica di San Marco

30 min Admission included

Continue on to the Basilica of St.Mark, and enter the cathedral with your pre-reserved tickets.

Take in its sheer size and the fascinating golden mosaics inside. Learn about the design of the monument, called the Church of Gold, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power.

Listen to the story of the life-size Horses of St Mark’s Basilica, said to be some of Europe’s finest creations.

Find out the answers to all of your questions and more as you accompany your guide on this well-planned walking tour in Venice.
Palazzo Ducale

2 hours Admission included

Follow your guide at a relaxed pace to visit the Doge’s Palace. You'll walk straight into this opulent palazzo with our with pre-reserved tickets.

Learn about the supreme authority and wealth of the ruling Venetian Doges through the ornate Gothic architecture of the palace. Ask about the talented 14th-century sculptors that worked on the palace, and enjoy stunning views across the Lagoon as you explore this world-famous landmark.
Stop 5

Passing by

Learn why the New Prisons were built, and understand the significance of the Bridge of Sighs, another highlight of Venice. Listen to the extraordinary story of the famous Casanova and his life in Venice.
Museo Correr

10 min Admission included

Your admission ticket to the Doges Palace also includes entry to the Correr Museum in St. Mark's Square. The building was originally designed as a residence for Napoleon, and later became the Venetian residence of the King of Italy.

Generally, you can visit the Correr Museum after your tour has ended. You may also have tickets for the next morning, depending on the hour of the tour you book.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”

End point

We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”

Using your ticket

Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica.
Do not bring large bags or luggage. These items are not allowed, and there is no place to leave them, so you will be denied entry.
Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica.
Both sites can be subject to unforeseen closures due to liturgical celebrations. In such an event, your guides will give explanations from outside.
Basilica is a holy place, both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders, and knees.
Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes.

•In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time.

If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica.
Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you will be contacted before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Basilica is a holy place, both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders and knees.
Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes.
In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time.
If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day
Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
Do not bring large bags or luggage. These items are not allowed, and there is no place to leave them, so you will be denied entry.
Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
Direct ticket costs for the included attractions are as follows: Doge’s Palace (€27.00) and St. Mark’s Basilica (€12.00).
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Options

Group Tour English
Group Tour German

Choose this option for a guided group tour in German with pre-reserved tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace.